In a significant development for the integration of technology within public sector safety measures, the IJIS Institute has announced the establishment of a new Centre of Excellence (COE) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Justice, Public Safety, and Security (JPSS). This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience at Rutgers University and the University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute, and is based in Ashburn, Virginia.
The Centre of Excellence aims to promote the responsible and ethical deployment of AI technology within justice and public safety realms. By leveraging a broad network that spans partners from both the public and private sectors, as well as across academic institutions, the COE intends to enhance operational efficiencies and facilitate informed decision-making among these entities.
Key offerings from the COE include comprehensive training and technical assistance designed specifically for public sector executives. This training will focus on equipping leaders with the mastery required for effective AI implementation strategies, policies, and planning. In addition, the Centre will provide technical advisory services, assessing the current technological landscape and identifying both short-term and long-term needs, along with crafting specific AI implementation roadmaps.
An essential aspect of the COE's function will be policy analysis and development. It will rigorously evaluate existing and proposed policies relevant to AI usage, aiding in the creation or updating of practices to ensure adherence to ethical standards while equally addressing concerns surrounding security and privacy.
Furthermore, the Centre will feature a dedicated lab environment aimed at solution assessment and development. This space will be instrumental in testing and validating algorithms and models, ensuring their operational efficacy and reliability. It will also serve as a venue for solution providers to tailor their offerings based on the operational goals identified through engagement with the COE.
Adding to its comprehensive support offerings, the Centre will provide programme management resources to assist stakeholders in navigating complex AI programmes. This guidance will be complemented by project management support, grounded in established methodologies to guarantee successful project execution.
For those interested in learning more about this initiative or the resources available, additional information can be found at ijis.org.
Source: Noah Wire Services